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$500/
Per PersonRoute: Sirimon up – down Sirimon
Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
Difficulty: Moderate
Start/End Point: Nairobi or Nanyuki
Maximum Elevation: 4,985 meters (Point Lenana)
Mount Kenya, Africa’s second-highest mountain, is a striking icon of Kenya’s natural beauty. With its jagged snow-capped peaks, alpine meadows, and misty forests, Mount Kenya offers an unforgettable trekking experience for adventurers and nature lovers alike. Less crowded than Kilimanjaro but just as spectacular, Mount Kenya’s diverse routes take you through lush rainforests, moorlands, and dramatic rock formations – all leading up to awe-inspiring views at Point Lenana (4,985m). Whether you’re an experienced climber or a first-time trekker, Mount Kenya promises a thrilling and deeply rewarding challenge.
Included and Excluded
- Professional mountain guides and porters
- Park entry & camping fees
- Accommodation in mountain huts or tents
- All meals during the climb
- Ground transport from/to Nairobi
- Rescue services and emergency evacuation
- Bottled water and hot drinks on the mountain
- Sleeping tents, mattresses, and cooking equipment
Highlights of the Tour
- Conquer the Peaks – Mount Kenya Climbing Adventure
Itinerary
- Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive to Sirimon Gate (2,650m).
- Begin your trek through montane forest to Old Moses Camp, spotting wildlife like colobus monkeys and bushbucks along the way.
- Trek: ~9km (3-4 hours)
- Overnight: Old Moses Camp
- Meals: Lunch, Dinner
- Hike across scenic moorland, enjoying views of giant heather, lobelias, and rocky outcrops.
- Pass the Liki and Mackinder valleys on your way to Shipton’s Camp, located at the foot of the towering peaks.
- Trek: ~14km (6-7 hours)
- Overnight: Shipton’s Camp
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- A rest and acclimatization day at high altitude to prepare for the summit push.
- Optional short hikes to nearby ridges or lakes with spectacular photo ops of Batian and Nelion peaks.
- Enjoy a relaxed day with breathtaking scenery and an early night.
- Overnight: Shipton’s Camp
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Start your trek at 3:00 AM to reach Point Lenana for sunrise – the third-highest peak of Mount Kenya.
- Soak in the unforgettable panoramic views from the top.
- Descend back to Shipton’s Camp for breakfast, then continue down to Old Moses Camp.
- Trek: ~18km (10-12 hours total)
- Overnight: Old Moses Camp
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Final descent through the forest back to Sirimon Gate.
- Transfer back to Nairobi, with an optional lunch stop in Nanyuki.
- Trek: ~9km (2-3 hours)
- Meals: Breakfast
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